Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Rejects Zero Exemptions Policy, Supports Haredi Voting Rights
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Gadi Eizenkot, former IDF Chief and Yisra party leader, opposes zero exemptions in the military draft and supports Haredi voting rights. He advocates a 3% exemption for yeshiva students and immediate conscription for non-studying Haredim with religious accommodations. Open to including Shas in his government if they accept key principles, he criticizes their leader’s security decisions. Eizenkot calls for judicial reform while defending the rule of law and warns Israel has yet to achieve strategic victory against Iran. He aims to become prime minister leading a Zionist government without Arab party support.
- 01Eizenkot opposes zero exemptions and supports 3% draft exemption for yeshiva students.
- 02He rejects stripping Haredim of voting rights and demands immediate conscription for non-studying Haredim.
- 03Open to Shas joining his government if they accept Israel’s Jewish state status and mandatory service.
- 04Condemns Justice Minister Levin’s call to ignore Supreme Court ruling, demands his dismissal.
- 05Warns Israel hasn’t achieved strategic goals against Iran and Hezbollah despite military gains.
- 06Declares candidacy for prime minister, aiming for a Zionist government without Arab party reliance.
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